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saying when

saying when is the present participle and gerund of say when.

Meaning of say when

Verb

say when (third-person singular simple present says when, present participle saying when, simple past and past participle said when)

  1. (idiomatic) An imperative form used to request that the interlocutor indicate when one should stop doing something, esp. pouring a drink, because one has reached a sufficient amount.
    • Say when! ― When! Thanks.

Questions about saying when

What is saying when the present participle and gerund of?
Saying when is the present participle and gerund of say when.

Words near saying when in the dictionary

  1. saying the quiet part loud
  2. saying the quiet part out loud
  3. saying the word
  4. saying to oneself
  5. saying uncle
  6. saying when
  7. saying word one
  8. saying yes
  9. sayings
  10. sayler
  11. saylers

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